Berlin, North Dakota 6-12-2008, 2008
Berlin Township’s story
Berlin Township in pictures
Census counts: 137 in 1910, 31 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2008 and 2 maps from 1947 on.
Explore the history →Berlin TownshipND
A town of 52.
Population
52
2025 Census estimate · +4% since 2020
Median home value
$221K
Census ACS
Household income
$117K
median
Median age
34.9
years
Is Berlin Township a good place to live?
Among 24 North Dakota towns, just 1 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Berlin Township. 30% of the land in Berlin Township is conserved, above both the North Dakota town median (2.8%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest place to walk is Lonetree Wildlife Management Area, 3,816 acres with 7.4 miles of trail. Berlin Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
52 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
New Germantown/Schiller TownshipMartin TownshipWestern TownshipBerlin Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Berlin Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Berlin Township, and how to reach them.
PowerOtter Tail Power11.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Berlin Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteNot requiredNorth Dakota has no voter registration: you show ID at the polls.vote.govWho runs elections hereSheridan County AuditorSheridan County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP codes58758, 5834158758 74% · 58341 26%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Jul 30, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Berlin Township.
Outdoors
Berlin Township has set aside nearly a quarter of its land for conservation
22 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
29.5%conserved
29.5%
conserved · 6,773 of 22,922 acres
22 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lonetree Wildlife Management Area | 7.4 mi | 3,816 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazards
Berlin Township faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by hail
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 81% of U.S. communities.
19risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HailCold wavesInland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Berlin Township
Berlin Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. At 81°F, Berlin Township’s July high is below both North Dakota’s towns (82°F) and U.S. towns (85°F).
34″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter3–21°
Spring28–51°
Summer54–79°
Fall31–54°
Sep 26
typical first frost
May 12
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults have high blood pressure in Berlin Township than in most of North Dakota or the rest of the country
39% of adults have high blood pressure in Berlin Township. Only 2 of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Berlin Township. 20% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Berlin Township.
| Berlin Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 31% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 22% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 29% | 33% |
32 measures vs. North Dakota
2 better20 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Berlin Township | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.1% | 76.3% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 85.5% | 82.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.3% | 6.1% |
SMP Health St. Aloisius
9.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Berlin Township
16pages on Berlin Township
The big questions
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Berlin Township; the nearest are
Cankdeska Cikana Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Fort Totten55.7 mi$3,950 in-state tuitionMinot State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Minot65.8 mi$8,702 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Berlin Township residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
Questions about Berlin Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Berlin Township, ND a good place to live?
Berlin Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.